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Schatzberg Family History

Schatzberg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named in former East Prussia.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Schatz ‘treasure’ + Berg ‘mountain hill’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schatzberg family from?

You can see how Schatzberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schatzberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schatzberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Schatzberg families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Schatzberg's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Schatzberg families in 1880.
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What did your Schatzberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schatzberg. 18% of Schatzberg men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Schatzberg women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schatzberg were Cutter and Secretary.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Furrier
    8%
  • Owner
    8%
  • Cutter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • House Work
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%

What Schatzberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 940 census records available for the last name Schatzberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schatzberg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 434 immigration records available for the last name Schatzberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 226 military records available for the last name Schatzberg. For the veterans among your Schatzberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schatzberg lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Schatzberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schatzberg in 1954 was 45, and 93 in 2004.

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